Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Thomas Paynter, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Anchorage, AK
- NPI 1831234798
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 65.5 / 100 · 2023
- 24 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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3801 Lake Otis Pkwy Ste 300
Anchorage, AK 995085234
(907) 562-2277
fax (907) 563-3460 - Additional location
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13015 Old Glenn Hwy Ste 100
Eagle River, AK 995777572
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 23, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2002 — 24 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alaska #7638
- Medicaid
- AK #1581316
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831234798. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,095
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$336,307
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 1,636 | 139 | $1 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 277 | 218 | $113 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 185 | 140 | $81 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 152 | 109 | $40 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 141 | 125 | $161 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 100 | 72 | $47 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 92 | 71 | $54 | |
20985 |
Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure | 77 | 71 | $183 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 73 | 59 | $54 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 71 | 71 | $140 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Anchorage Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 93. This provider delivers 33× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,518
Transactions
24
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthrex, INC. | 1 | $881.06 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 23 | $637.02 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
205
Patients
103
Total drug cost
$1,034
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 176 | 90 | $658 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 15 | 13 | $111 |
| Naproxen | Generic | 14 | 0 | $265 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Thomas Paynter's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Paynter practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Anchorage, AK.
Where does Dr. Thomas Paynter practice?
Dr. Thomas Paynter practices at 3801 Lake Otis Pkwy Ste 300, Anchorage, AK 995085234. Office phone: 9075622277.
What is Dr. Thomas Paynter's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Paynter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831234798, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Paynter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Paynter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Paynter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.